Junior Ship Master

Overview JUNIOR SHIP MASTER LOCATION: San Diego CA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance

CERTIFICATIONS: N/A TRAVEL: 25% travel: CONUS and OCONUS. Embarked at sea overnight.

SALARY RANGE: Estimated $85,000 + USD annually*

• depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Captain for the USV Operations and Sustainment program supporting Astrion Navy Division.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• CITIZENSHIP: U.S. Citizenship.
• CERTIFICATIONS: Current USCG MMC National Master Less Than 200 GRT, or higher.
• Must have at least 3 years of sea-going experience in a Master position.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite.
• PASSPORT: Must have a valid passport.
• Must have a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• (MMC and Passport must have a minimum of 6 months of validity prior to placement, or proof of renewal in progress.)

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Experience operating with Navy/Military units.
• Experience with operating and maintaining hull, mechanical and electrical systems: Main propulsion diesel engines, marine diesel generators, fuel delivery systems, electric motors, pumps, 480/120 VAC and 24/12 VDC systems.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience working with shipyard facilities.
• Experience with HelmConnect vessel management software.

Responsibilities

• Pilot 135’ MDUSV’s in and out of port or at sea when operating in a manned configuration.
• Operate, maintain and monitor HM&E systems while in port and at sea (onboard and remotely).
• Manage, maintain, and report vessel maintenance tasks records.
• Coordinate work efforts alongside various Government agencies and subcontractors, in port and abroad.
• Assist with planning shipyard maintenance availabilities and overhauls.
• Determine parts, supplies, and material requirements for planned/unplanned maintenance and overall Project support.
• Comply with all operational Standard Operating Procedures, LOTO System, and Astrion/DoD safety policies, rules and guidelines.
• Assist with USV system development and payload integration.
• Be an excellent people leader and communicator.